‘Luxury’ £60 Roman dress ideal for Royal Ascot ‘looks like Zimmermann’

Fashion fans are racing to high street store Roman to get their hands on a ‘beautiful’ dress that looks remarkably designer, with shoppers likening it to a Zimmermann. The Blue Watercolour Lace Midi Dress is priced at £75, but shoppers can secure it for £60 by applying the code BREEZE at checkout.

Boasting spring-ready short boxy sleeves, Roman’s Blue Floral Lace Midi Dress strikes that perfect balance between refined and romantic thanks to its watercolor florals that give it an elegant edge. Meanwhile its midi length makes it a foolproof choice for weddings or christenings. Just add strappy heels and a sharp blazer to finish the look.

One practical feature is that it’s fully machine washable, which isn’t always the case with lacey style and reportedly holds its shape and quality beautifully after washing.

It’s available in sizes 10–20, though keep in mind there’s no petite range for this specific cut, so shorter frames might find it a bit long.

For those needing a wider range of sizes, taking petite into consideration, Coast has its Petite Printed Lace Short Sleeve Trim Detail Midi Dress for £149 in sizes 4 to 12, although the trim is different, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Phase Eight’s Georgiana Dress is another lovely option and is now discounted from £169 to £129, which features a similar floral design but has a pleated finish rather than lace. It comes in petite or regular lengths from size 6 to 20.

The Roman dress comes in two colours, pink and blue, and while the blue has received just one glowing comment, which reads: “A very pretty summer dress which I wanted for a summer wedding and Royal Ascot”, its pink hue has garnered some high praise.

One person noted: “It’s a beautiful dress! looks like Zimmerman. Fits perfectly.”

Another shopper complimented its quality and said: “Lovely dress and perfect for a wedding guest. Lots of compliments. Washes beautifully too.”

Someone else echoed how expensive the dress looks, saying: “Beautiful dress! Lovely length and fit. True to size and looks very expensive. Bought it for a day at the races, can’t wait to wear it.”

The dress has also been praised for its price point, with one customer noting: “Stylish and comfortable. Great looking dress, good value for money.”

While the dress hasn’t received any negative comments, shoppers might want to note the dress has a lining underneath that seems to stop above the knee, meaning the rest of the skirt is relatively see-through, which might not be ideal for some people. However, we think this gives the dress lovely dimension.